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Dr. Peter Todd has applied cognitive models to what is called the “37% rule” (otherwise known as the “secretary problem” in the world of analytic heuristics) to the task of human mate selection and found that your optimum solution is likely to be found within just 10 first dates.

According to research conducted by Andrew Gulledge and his colleagues, daily behaviors can be important in expressing love and affection, and they can also be good for your relationship. Find out how men and women differ in their preferences for certain types of physical affection.

Receiving a gift for Valentine’s Day? Whether that gift comes wrapped in newspaper comics or a turquoise box, your expression of gratitude during this time may contribute to your relationship happiness months down the road. Find out more.

Most people have stereotypic, and frequently unflattering, perceptions of people who have multiple sexual partners. But research suggests that the personality of people who sleep around more than is typical may confound the stereotypes.

Using sex-based stereotypes to describe women’s behavior is unfortunately alive and well. New studies out of Boston College show how women’s expressions are still characterized due to the stereotype that women are overly emotional, instead of reacting appropriately to a situation. Men, on the other hand, still get the benefit of the doubt.

Men and women express different emotions in their Valentine’s Day announcments.

Feel like an imposter? Do people see you differently than you really are? This phenomenon is actually quite common and may even be beneficial. Find out what these are and if the benefits are built to last.

Economists have a funny way of looking at the world. They like to create models where consumers (we can call them “people”) will make decisions based on rational comparisons and decisions. A lot of times, the results are elegantly useless at predicting things on a broad scale (remember the “Laffer Curve?”). However, when it comes to “small” interactions, the calculus of rational thought can be found to be eerily effective at describing human behavior.

Forgiving someone can effect how good you feel about yourself. Find out how.

Recent research found that socializing could be just as important for the brain as completing more high-minded, intellectual tasks. Read why, then go out with your friends and discuss.